2012 SEEDS Summer Field Camp Schedule

Registration Information

Scholarship Information

Donations to SEEDS Scholarship Fund

Cancellation Policy

Parent Information – Full day camps

Parent Information – Morning camps

Mountains to the Valleys...Meander to find that salamander! 


18-22 June, Ages 7-9, $225, Group size: 10 kids, two teachers (Mike and Anna)

Explore habitats from springs to streams to the New River. Learn the journey of drops of water & the journeys of newts. Field trips to collect and learn about critters, find out where our local streams go. We'll also follow your water and food's trail, from farm and forest to your table. 


Passports to nature and fun!

25-29 June, Ages 7-9, $225,
Group size: 10 kids, two teachers (Mike and Anna)


Explore from your backyard to the Jefferson National Forest and the Blue Ridge.  Learn who lives from south to north and from east to west.  Do the animals know their direction around?  How?  We'll learn to carefully collect and observe living things.  So grab your SEEDS Passport and come along to explore the "towns" for people and other living things.

Hoot Hoot, what's that in my boot? Life on the Appalachian Trail

2-6 July, Ages 7-9 $225, Group size: 10 kids, two teachers (Mike and Anna) 


Who makes those sounds in the forest? The Appalachian Trail is our close neighbor. We’ll do some accessible and easy exploring of the “AT” by walking nearby sections and learning about the trail. Make music with the animals in the forest! Field trips to collect and learn about critters.  

Ecology and Living along the Appalachian Trail

9–13 July, Ages 10-12, $225, 
Group size: 10 kids, two teachers (Mike and Nicole). 


The Appalachian Trail is our close neighbor. From its highest peaks to its forest valleys, we'll explore the “AT” by walking nearby sections and learning about the trail with folks who’ve hiked it. Learn the sounds of the animals in the forest! Field trips to collect and learn about critters.   How would you survive being a “through-hiker” for its 2,175 miles?

Passports to nature and fun!

16–20 July, Ages 10-12, $225, Group size: 10 kids, two teachers (Mike and Nicole)


Explore from your backyard to the Jefferson National Forest and the Blue Ridge.  Learn who lives from south to north and from east to west.  Do the animals know their direction around?  How?  We'll learn to carefully collect and observe living things.  So grab your SEEDS Passport and come along to explore the "towns" for people and other living things.

SEEDlings: Backyard Nature and Outdoor Fun Morning Program

30 July-3 August OR 6-10 August, Ages (potty-trained) 3-6, $80, Group size: 12 kids, two teachers (Phyllis and Meghan), two aides 

Explore the grounds at the SEEDS-Blacksburg Nature Center at the Price House.  Sing songs, create nature crafts, and play outdoor games.  Enjoy books in the story time tent.  Bring your nature treasures for show-and-tell.  Eat a wholesome snack with your SEEDlings friends.  Each day we’ll explore a couple of nature themes like water, sunlight, rocks, bugs, cycles, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. 

Registration Information

·      Registration for all programs opens on Monday, 2 April. 

·      50% deposit due with registration.  Balance due on the first day of camp

·      Registration is open until programs fill.  Some mixing of close ages (friends/siblings) may occur. 

·      Registration is first come, first served. 

·     Registration Forms (Sorry, no online registration)

·      Mail your registration to: SEEDS – Blacksburg Nature Center, PO Box 824, Blacksburg, VA 24063-0824.  You can also drop off your registration (but do not send mail) at the Price House at 107 Wharton Street SE, Blacksburg, VA 24060.

Financial Aid

•       If you are interested in need-based financial aid, please contact SEEDS.  You will need to provide confidential financial information.
Several full and partial scholarships are available.

Donations to the Scholarship Fund

•       If you are interested in making a donation to the SEEDS scholarship fund please contact SEEDS. You will be helping somebody to participate who couldn't otherwise. Your donations are tax deductible under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policy.

Parent Information for all-day camps

·      All programs are rain or shine.

·      Each kid will need a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, a towel, and two snacks each day. 

·      Daily schedule

9:00 Meet at the Price House, 107 Wharton St. SE.  Leave for field sites.  Morning activities, snacks

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Afternoon activities at field sites, snacks.

4:00 Pick up your kid(s) at the Price House.

·      On Friday, we meet at 3:00 PM at the Price House for presentations

Parent Information for morning camps

·      All programs are rain or shine.

·      Arrive at 9:00.  Pick up at 12:00 noon.

·      Wholesome snacks and drinking water are provided.

·      Each kid will need a water bottle, insect repellent, and a change of clothes.  Please label your kid’s things.

·      Apply sunscreen before camp each day.

(540) 552-3914

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